CELEBRATING CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

On 2026-09-03, Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY" in the House.

CELEBRATING CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E860] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. MARCY KAPTUR of ohio in the house of representatives Thursday, September 3, 2026 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Clay High School as they mark their Centennial Anniversary. Part of the Oregon City School District, Clay High School opened its doors to its first class of freshmen on September 13, 1926. Public education is a partnership between students, educators, families, and the communities they call home. The students in the classroom today are the leaders who will change the world tomorrow. For a century, Clay High School has helped prepare generations of young people to meet that responsibility, with nearly 23,000 graduates receiving their diplomas since the school first opened its doors. Named for Jeremiah Clay, on whose farm the school was built, Clay High School has grown from a small school serving its first freshman class into a thriving, comprehensive high school. The school seeks to develop and care for the whole student, offering a range of technical programs, honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, and a College Credit Plus Program. Its 27 varsity sports teams and numerous extracurricular activities give its students a place to connect, grow, and learn outside of the classroom. Through its commitment to rigorous and relevant education, strong relationships, and a culture of excellence and growth, Clay continues to prepare students to become engaged, adaptable citizens. Please join me in offering heartfelt congratulations to the teachers, staff, and community members who have invested in the success of Clay High School, its many students, and the entire City of Oregon. This milestone reflects a century of dedication and commitment by countless individuals. As Clay High School celebrates 100 years of tradition and achievement, I am so proud of the work being done to expand educational opportunities for young people in Oregon, and across Lucas County and look forward to the many accomplishments still to come. Go Eagles. Onward. ____________________